Welcome to Rochester energy from ChooseEnergy.com.  Whether you are moving into a new home or business, or simply wanting to switch Rochester energy providers to lower your energy costs – ChooseEnergy.com can help.

Since you are located in a deregulated area of New York and in the Rochester Gas & Electric service area you do have a choice in your energy provider.  Rochester residents and businesses can choose to stay with their Affiliate Retail Electric Provider, or you can choose one of several competing Rochester energy providers.  Choose Energy can help you sort through your options and help you choose the New York energy company that best fits your needs for your home or business.

Please note: Your local wires company is still responsible for maintaining the wires and poles, delivery of the electricity and or gas, and responding to emergency outages. The only thing that changes is billing and customer service. New York energy companies will compete for your business by offering lower prices, added customer service benefits, or renewable energy options. By making a switch to a lower cost New York energy provider, you can save hundreds of dollars or more depending on the size of your home or business.

About Rochester, NY

Rochester is a bustling city found at the southern part of Lake Ontario, in Monroe County, New York. The city was considered as one of the most livable cities in the country in the 2007 edition of Places Rated Almanac. As of 2010, Rochester had over 200,000 residents, making it the third most populous city in New York, next to Buffalo and New York City.

History and Population

On November 8, 1803, Col. William Fitzhugh, Jr, Maj. Charles Carroll and Col. Nathaniel Rochester, purchased a 100-acre land from the state of Western New York. They constructed tracts and streets and created the village of Rochesterville.

In 1823, the village covered 1,012 acres of land area, housing over 2,500 residents. Later that same year, the village was known as Rochester. In 1930, it was officially re-charted as a city with over 9,200 residents living within its jurisdiction.

Rochester was given the tag line "The Young Lion of the West", which was later changed to "Flour City". The city became the leading flour manufacturer in the US in 1838. And because the city's population doubled in just ten years, it became known as America's first "boomtown".

Today, Rochester is predominantly populated by Whites and African Americans with German, Italian, English, Polish and Irish minorities. It has a population density of 6,132.9 people per square mile.

Climate and Geography

Rochester is bordered to the east by the city of Buffalo, to the west by Syracuse and to the south by Lake Ontario. Up to date, it takes up 37.1 square miles of land area and is located within the Humid Continental Climate Zone. Summer seasons are filled with comfortable warm temperatures while winters are cold and snowy. Rain is also abundant the whole year round.

Economy

Up until today, Rochester still boasts of an ever-expanding economy. It is home to several international businesses such as Eastman Kodak, Xerox and Fortune 1000. The city is mostly dominated by the optical science and imaging industry. It is also famous for its food and beverage industry which features local specialties that have gained popularity inside and outside of the city.

Education

Rochester is home to a number of colleges and universities. The University of Rochester for instance, was ranked as the 37th best university in the entire United States in 2011. The university's nursing and business programs in particular, have received several awards from distinguished award-giving bodies in the country.

Aside from the University of Rochester, the city also boasts of 3 other colleges, namely the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry, and the Monroe Community College.

Entertainment and Popular Tourist Spots

The most popular tourist spots within Rochester are the George Eastman House, the Memorial Art Gallery, the Museum of Photography and Film and several other cultural institutions.

Rochester boasts of a very modern night life culture found mostly on the east end of the city. The East Avenue is lined with a variety of clubs, coffee shops and high end restaurants that are usually open until midnight.

The city is known for its popular parkland destinations, such as the Genesee Valley, Cobb's Hill and Ontario Beach, and hosts a number of festivals which attract thousands of people into the area every year.

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